BlackRock’s recent acquisition of over $900 million in Bitcoin pushes its holdings to 806,700 BTC, overtaking MicroStrategy. The Bitcoin all-time high by June 30 market is at 3.5% YES, up from 3% a day ago.
The June 30 all-time high market sits at 3.5% YES. The September 30 and December 31 markets price higher, at 12% and 18.5% YES. The gap between June and September odds implies traders expect a meaningful catalyst in that window.
Trading volume for the June market is $265/day in USDC, with $1,540 needed to move the price 5 points. The September market is slightly more liquid, requiring $4,894 for the same movement. A recent 2-point spike in the September market suggests active speculation on mid-year developments.
BlackRock’s purchase at this scale points to strong institutional demand for Bitcoin, which reduces the probability of a drop to $60,000 in April. The April market shows no significant volume, meaning traders aren’t positioning for a near-term dip. At current odds, a YES bet on an all-time high by June pays out at long odds, consistent with broad skepticism about an immediate price surge.
Watch for Federal Reserve announcements or geopolitical events involving Iran, as either could shift market sentiment. Regulatory developments or major corporate Bitcoin adoption would also affect confidence in reaching new highs.
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Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-surpasses-strategy-with-900m-bitcoin-acquisition/
